Her Say! e-News
Official
electronic newsletter of the Women Lawyers Association of
New South Wales
Dear
Members & Colleagues
Considerable updates have been made to our new website launched
earlier this year www.womenlawyersnsw.org.au,
and we encourage you to visit regularly, particularly for
updates on upcoming events and latest news, and forward any
comments. With further major developments planned, the majority
of our communications will be electronic, providing timely
updates, news and invitations. We look forward to your feedback,
input and contributions.
NAB
continues major sponsorship support of WLA NSW
The National
Australia Bank have been our major sponsor and supporter
since 1997, and we encourage you to view the special benefits
offered, and to avail yourself of their personal bankers,
expertise and services.
http://www.womenlawyersnsw.org.au/sponsors.htm
Your
Membership Is Important !
If you
have not yet joined as a member or renewed for this financial
year, please visit the website for the membership form and
the many benefits. Your contribution, input and support enable
us to expand our voice and services. Please note that in the
lead up to our AGM 8 December 2004, membership renewals not
received by 31 October will result in your status becoming
‘unfinancial’. http://www.womenlawyersnsw.org.au/membership.htm
UPCOMING
EVENTS
View more WLANSW
Events - click
here
22
October
Friday 1.00--2.00pm
Sydney Mentoring/Networking Monthly Luncheon
Informal Lunch.
No pre-arranged seating; attendees pay their own cost
for lunch.
Please book your seat direct with Buena Vista or just
turn up.
You may view the current menu at their website www.buenavistacafe.com.au
to pre-order.
Sue Nabaki, Functions Manager, Buena Vista Café
Bar
Level 14 Supreme Law Courts Bldg, 184 Philip St, Sydney
Ph: (02) 9230 8221 Fax: (02) 9230 8223
Email: buenavistacafe@optusnet.com.au
View
more WLANSW
Events - click
here
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Law
Society Elections
We are
delighted to support Shauna Jarrett, Partner of Agostini Jarrett,
long-term member and supporter of WLA NSW, current Executive
Committee Member, and Councillor of the Law Society of New
South Wales, in her nomination for the upcoming elections.
We encourage you to vote and support Shauna as a running candidate
and fellow member of WLA NSW. “The Law Society Council
needs a cross section of representation from the profession
to ensure that it remains viable and relevant to its members,”
says Shauna.
“Women
make up almost half the profession and it is vital that we
retain a voice in the decision making body of the profession.
I have been innovative in the introduction of policy and programmes
that are working towards a realistic work/lifestyle balance
for women in the profession. I am also committed to seeing
the Council become more involved in the community, ensuring
that all lawyers have a strong voice in political and legal/social
arenas.”
http://www.womenlawyersnsw.org.au/executive_women_lawyers.htm#shauna
Private
Political Lunches an outstanding success
With the
fabulous feedback and enthusiastic discussions amongst members
and a majority representation of State female members of the
Labor party on 16 September, we would like to remind members
of our remaining political lunches.
We have
some places available for members to participate in 28 October
lunch with State female members of the Liberal Party and 17
November with the Cross-Benches. Providing an opportunity
to network with the State female MPs, and to discuss the views
and policies on issues that affect women and the law, places
are limited, so book early.
Thank
you! The Taskforce On The Tax Deductibility Of Care Costs
(TTDCC)
$725 in
donations received to date!
WLA NSW
has also contributed $1000 in continuing its support of this
important project. If you would like to add your support with
a donation, or require further information please visit:
/pdf/TTDCCsupport2.pdf
Access
to justice for people with an intellectual disability: seeking
after-hours volunteer lawyers
Criminal
Justice Support Network (CJSN) is a project of The Intellectual
Disability Rights Service (IDRS) and are seeking practitioners
with experience in criminal law matters to participate in
an after hours emergency service, to provide people with intellectual
disabilities with legal advice over the phone and at police
stations outside of business hours. Training and insurance
cover is provided.
Such advice
and assistance is essential, and in supporting the CJSN project,
WLA NSW encourages appropriately experienced members and colleagues
to register their interest via info on our website ‘Community
Corner’, or contact Carol Hannaford, IDRS 02-9318
0144 carol@idrs.org.au
More info:
http://www.womenlawyersnsw.org.au/community_corner.htm
Prevention
of Workplace Bullying
Following
the official launch of the CD, an initiative of the Legal
Workplace Committee of the Law Society of NSW, the presentation
by Shauna Jarrett as Chair of the Committee at our 26 August
Newcastle seminar, was well received and initiated some interesting
discussions on litigation aspects. The success of the seminar
was significantly contributed to by co-presenter, clinical
psychologist Tarnya Davis.
Prevention
of Workplace Bullying CD via the Law Society website:
http://www.lawsociety.com.au/uploads/filelibrary/1094446976781_0.9084470818783515.pdf
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of women in the legal profession.
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